Neurofeedback Treats ADHD
Chances are, you know someone who suffers from ADHD, anxiety or depression. Medication and talk therapy are two popular treatments for those disorders. But some patients are opting for neurofeedback instead of or in addition to those treatments. Learn how some areas are Using neurofeedback to treat ADHD.
Neurofeedback combined with therapy has been proven to be most effective for treating ADHD in children.
Neurofeedback uses an electrode placed on the head corresponding to the region where the target brainwave activity is taking place. The electrodes will, in real-time, deliver a signal that will display on the screen. The computer screen displays, in the form of feedback, a game in which the patient will have a certain task. That task is related to conditioning their mind in a certain way to improve brain activity in that area.
There's also a form of neurofeedback called "peak performance training." Some professional athletes and company executives are turning to neurofeedback to increase their performance on the basketball court or in the workplace, respectively.
